Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1large onion, thinly sliced
- 1green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- 1pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
- 8 ozcream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cupbeef broth
- 1 cupshredded provolone cheese
- 1 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 ozsliced provolone cheese (for topping)
- Cooking spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven:Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sauté the Vegetables:Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until they’re tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Beef:Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and crumbled, which should take around 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Combine the Ingredients:Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and then the cream cheese until well combined and the cream cheese is melted. Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to get all those flavors to mingle.
- Assemble the Casserole:Remove the skillet from the heat and spoon the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both the shredded provolone and mozzarella evenly over the beef.
- Add the Cheese Topping:Lay the sliced provolone cheese on top to cover the casserole. I like to overlap the slices a bit to ensure every bite has that gooey cheese pull.
- Bake:Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and starts to get those irresistible golden-brown spots.
- Serve:Let the casserole stand for about 5 minutes before serving – if you can wait that long!
Notes
Use Fresh Ingredients:For the best flavor, use fresh onions and bell peppers. Frozen vegetables can work in a pinch but may release more moisture, potentially making the dish a bit watery.
Don’t Overcook the Beef:Browning the beef too much can make it tough. Cook it until it’s just crumbled and browned for a tender texture.
Layering Cheese:Ensure the cheese is evenly spread. This helps create that perfect, gooey layer of melted cheese on top.